SnoFest to provide 'family-focused fun' Published Jan. 7, 2015 By Airman 1st Class Rachel Hammes U.S. Air Force Academy Public Affairs U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Tickets are available for SnoFest, an annual event that will be held at Keystone Resort, Colo., Jan. 23-25. Scheduled activities include ski and snowboard races, a themed party and a cardboard derby at the Nordic Center. SnoFest also offers non-skier activities such as gondola rides, dog sled tours an eco snowshoe hike, beer and wine tastings. Maj. Charles Day, deputy director of the 10th Force Support Squadron here, says this year's events are meant to provide more quality time for families. "The focus of SnoFest this year is get back to its original intent of family-focused fun Morale, Welfare and Recreation events," he said. "We're changing a few things, such as offering a party on Saturday night only, so families can have the time they want and need to have fun enjoying the discounted prices we're receiving through Keystone. Additionally, for the first-time ever, we're establishing a Family Fun Area at the Nordic Center where we'll have tubing, snowball launching, kids games, hot chocolate and cookies and fire pits for making s'mores, all for just $10 per adult and $5 per child." This year also includes special incentives targeting certain audiences for the first time. "New this year is a day trip for single Airmen, cadets and Rec-on personnel (active duty personnel and their families) for Jan. 24," Day said. "For a low cost of only $25, individuals receive a lift ticket, rental equipment and transportation." Tickets are available until Jan. 17 at the Outdoor Recreation Center located in the Community Center. The center can be reached at 719-333-4475.